After a Long Stretch of Winter by Carrie Houlihan

After a Long Stretch of Winter

that light and warmth of Summer 

will seep back into your bones.

Dried cut grass will crisp into hay.

Berries will creep and then burst.

The narrow stream will exhale 

its murky scent over the thick air.  

Joyrides will spill and spray 

dust and pebbles behind your wheels.

You will commune with music

outdoors and disappear into the woods.